Janis May Poor, 82, passed away on February 13, 2024. She was born to the late Joseph and Juanita Jarvis on January 15, 1942, in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1959. She married Virgle Poor on December 1, 1961, and was blessed with two children, Denise and Dusty.
Most of all, Janis loved her family and church family at Cedar Creek Bible Church. She thrived in her love for the cattle business. She was an American International Charolais Association member for over 50 years while developing the herd at Poor Farm Charolais. She was a Kaufman County Livestock and Forage Committee member for many years, where the Annual Hay Show was her most rewarding event.
She is survived by her husband, Virgle Poor; her children, Debra, Denise, and Dusty; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Dennis and wife Sharon, Phyllis, and husband Earnest, Thomas, and Marcus and wife Tina. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive her.
A visitation and viewing will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 6300 S R L Thornton Frwy, Dallas, Texas 75232
